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Amparo Ortiz

    Amparo Ortiz crafts narratives centered on Latinx characters, inhabiting worlds that bridge the contemporary and the fantastical. Her work uniquely explores themes through the dynamic mediums of graphic novels and comics. Beyond her teaching of English as a second language to college students, she dedicates her time to writing, enriching her storytelling with diverse perspectives.

    Our Shadows Have Claws
    Dragonblood Ring
    Saving Chupie
    The New Adventures of Encanto Vol. 1
    • The New Adventures of Encanto Vol. 1

      Time to Shine

      • 88 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The story explores the enchanting life of the Madrigal family, who reside in a magical house called Casita. Despite their extraordinary gifts, they encounter various challenges, including secret visions and the ups and downs of family dynamics. Mirabel plays a crucial role in uniting her family, emphasizing the importance of their bond as they navigate talent shows and personal struggles. The narrative highlights themes of love, support, and the beauty of imperfection within a close-knit family.

      The New Adventures of Encanto Vol. 1
    • Violeta must find a way to keep Chupie hidden and convince her newfound friends that he isn't anything to be scared of.And if that isn't hard enough, a new threat lurks around the corner that is dead set on capturing Chupie for their own nefarious means.

      Saving Chupie
    • Dragonblood Ring

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.9(60)Add rating

      In a world where a dangerous new sport threatens the existence of dragons, the stakes are higher than ever. As players engage in this lethal competition, the delicate balance between humans and these majestic creatures is at risk. The narrative explores themes of survival, the bond between humans and dragons, and the fight against exploitation. Characters must confront their own motivations and the consequences of their actions as they seek to protect the dwindling dragon population from extinction.

      Dragonblood Ring
    • An anthology of short stories in a range of genres from horror to romance and more featuring monsters from Latine mythology and authors from across the Latin American diaspora, including Yamile Saied Méndez, Amparo Ortiz, Maritza and Maika Moulite, Lilliam Rivera, and literary superstar Julia Alvarez.

      Our Shadows Have Claws